Three of my home office tools to maximize productivity
Working from home can be a drag sometimes, am I right? I think a lot of us who came up working in corporate offices, probably dreamed about the days we could work from home. In this fantasy, working from home includes leisurely naps, walks outside, casual food preparation, and breaks …
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Why you should act like a leader in your everyday life
This past weekend, I gave a talk to a group of creative women celebrating International Women’s Day. We gathered inside a beautiful design studio (Studio Broad in downtown Stanton, Virginia) and enjoyed the company of like-minded souls, despite the pouring rain and fog. I had been invited to give a …
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Let’s talk about to-do lists
Let’s talk about to-do lists! Love them? Hate them? Carry one like an albatross around your neck? If you’re like most people I know, you loOoOove the feeling of checking something off your list…but you haAaAate the fact that you never cross off EVERYTHING. Cause let’s be honest…that unfinished shit …
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The difference between professional and personal leadership
Today, I want to talk about the difference between professional and personal leadership. The reason this feels relevant to you and me—the high-achieving, creative, and ambitious folks that I work with, chat with, and am friends with—is that most of us are leaders whether we have that title or not. …
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3 witchy and woo-woo ways to strengthen your business and leadership
Happy Halloween! In the spirit of the season, today I want to share 3 of my favorite witchy and woo-woo tools for strengthening your leadership and business. I love sharing these kinds of tools with my clients because they’re such a powerful antidote to traditional business thinking and decision-making. Most lessons …
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What to do when you’re feeling upset at work
Being in business is challenging. When you’re your own boss, as well as the leader of your company, it requires a unique blend of mental, emotional, and physical resilience. (It’s simply different than working for someone else.) As you do the courageous, creative work of growing and leading your company, …
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Getting the goal doesn’t always feel good
When was the last time you unlocked a new level of success in your business……and instead of feeling fantastic and proud of yourself, you nose-dived into anxiety and self-doubt? For me, it was two weeks ago, when I submitted an application to a speaking engagement that’s been on my list …
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How to use tarot & oracle cards as a business owner and entrepreneur
Do you have a deck of oracle cards or tarot cards sitting in your office? I have several. Like, more than 5. They’re one of my favorite tools for accessing my creativity and intuition. Whether I’m planning my work day, mulling over a problem, or forecasting my grand plans for …
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Is it time to let go?
A few months ago, I realized I wanted to name my business. It was an exciting moment for me, because I’ve spent a LOT of time naming other people’s stuff. For years, when I worked as a copywriter and brand strategist, I helped clients come up with names for their …
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How to be present (a practical guide)
In my last post, I discussed the problem with our view of work-life balance and how a shift in perspective to being present can help create a more balanced life. (Need a refresher? Click here.) Today, I’ll guide you though three practical suggestions for being more present in your life. …
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